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Local Lib Dems call for free school meals to be extended to all primary school children in Chatham and Aylesford

Medway Liberal Democrats are calling for free school meals to be extended to all primary school-aged children. Free school meals for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes were introduced by the Lib Dems in Government in 2012. Now Lib Dems in our area are backing the National Education Union campaign to extend free school meals to all primary school children in Medway.

'BBC Radio Kent is a lifeline for many Medway residents' - say local Lib Dems, responding to cuts

*image by alan wells

'Improving air quality for Medway is at the heart of our environmental policy' - say local Lib Dems

The announcement by 'Friends of the Earth', that Medway suffers with much higher levels of pollution than anywhere else in Kent and the South East, as two of the deadliest air pollutants - nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5) - are recorded as being at least double World Health Organisation recommended levels. * FOE findings are from DEFRA data.

' We demand developers pay for road damage in Rainham' - says Lib Dem campaigner

There are many dangerous potholes across Medway. However, one that is truly worrying is the depression in Berengrave Lane in Rainham at the junction with the new houses at Queen Court Road. Not only is it a danger to motorists, but it is above the main sewer line that runs along the centre of the road. If this is not repaired soon, then there is a risk that the sewer below could be damaged, causing a huge amount of disruption to Rainham residents.

Liberal Democrats launch their Community Engagement Plan for Medway

Broken down into the five most important issues, we have laid out how we can as a local party engage with Medway (see attached graphic). Our 5 Point Community Engagement Policy for Medway is at: https://medwaylibdems.org.uk/en/page/5-point-community-engagement-policy

Local Lib Dems survey highlights Medway farmers payment concerns